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# NEVERMORE Shares 'Born' Audition Video From New Singer BERZAN ÖNEN
- URL: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/nevermore-shares-born-audition-video-from-new-singer-berzan-onen/
- Published: 2026-02-19T19:47:03.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-19T19:47:03.000Z
- Author: Metalhead Marv
- Tags: Nevermore

**Nevermore** recently signed with Reigning Phoenix Music, which **Loomis** and **Williams** say was an obvious choice for supporting **Nevermore**'s next era. "We are thrilled to announce that **Nevermore**has officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! Their passion for metal music combined with the extensive industry pedigree of their team made the choice easy," the duo stated.

To introduce the new lineup, **Nevermore** will make their first live appearance on April 1, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey, signaling a high-profile return.

Coinciding with the announcement, Nevermore released a documentary directed by Ola Englund, offering an inside look at the band's January rehearsals in Sweden. The film features performances of classic tracks like "The River Dragon Has Come", "Engines Of Hate", and "The Heart Collector".

"He really stood out strong in so many ways upon a first listen," **Loomis** recalls about **Berzan Önen**. "I could really feel the emotion and passion when I heard him sing for the first time. He wasn't just going through the motions… I could tell right away that he was a fan of **Warrel**'s singing just by the way he delivered and said certain words."

**Nevermore**, formed in the aftermath of **Sanctuary**, built a global following through albums like *Dead Heart In A Dead World* and *This Godless Endeavor*. After disbanding in 2011 and the passing of vocalist **Warrel Dane** in 2017, **Loomis** emphasizes that the band is not trying to replace **Dane**, but instead aims to honor the older material while introducing fresh elements for the next chapter.

"No one can replace **Warrel Dane**. Bottom line. We aren't looking for a **Warrel Dane** clone. We are looking for someone that can carry the older **Nevermore** tunes in his vocal style, and someone who can add something new and refreshing to the next chapter of the band."

The band is currently balancing writing new material with live preparations, planning festival appearances in 2026, and shaping the sound of their upcoming album. **Van Williams** adds: "Most musicians don't do this for the money… This is what we chose to do in life because we've always loved it. That's what drives us."

**Loomis** concludes on the band's mission for 2026: "**Van** and I are super passionate about the band. What we deliver and bring back to the audience is us wanting to hear those old tracks again just as much as the fans… and we also look forward to meeting a new generation of fans as well."